Black Widow Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi)

Black Widow Tetra Tropical Fish Learn all about the Black Widow Tetra's feeding habits and food types, its behaviour, its origins, its natural habitats, is it male or female, breeding advice and information, suitable tank mates, its sizing and growth range, minimum tank size, water PH and more. Use our fish community creator tool to plan your tank set up and ensure that the Black Widow Tetra is the right fish for your aquarium.

The Black Widow Tetra is a peaceful shoaling fish, which is very hardy and suited to a wide range of water conditions. After around a year, the black colour begins to fade to a washed out grey appearance and the fish no longer shoals, preferring its own space. Although very peaceful, the Black Widow Tetra will nip at long finned fish such as Guppies or Siamese Fighting Fish. Keep in aquariums with some hiding spots amongst plants. A good aquarium fish.

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Please do check your water type for compatibility with your fish, which can be found on the Black Widow Tetra information box above and your local water company providers website. Don't waste your money and endanger your fish!

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